They do it about 2x year. A labrador & mix of bulldog/boxer. Been together more than 6 years.
2006-07-25 06:20:49 · 22 answers · asked by ambay 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm giving you "these" instructions because you mention a bulldog. Bulldogs are in the bully group along with pitts so there is an entirely different way to break them up and that is what is listed below:
You use a breaking stick to keep you safe.
It will be best and safest if there are two people involved, but you can do it by yourself if you have no choice. If both dogs are going at it and you are alone, you might need to tie one of the dogs to something solid. When one of the dogs is tied up, you must "break" the one that is not tied first, and pull him/her off right away.
Walk over to the dogs, straddle one that has a hold, and then lock your legs around the dog's hips just in front of the hindquarters. Make sure your legs are locked securely around the dog. Your breaking stick will be in one hand, so with your free hand, grab your dog firmly by his collar and pull upward slightly.
Insert your breaking stick behind the molars where the gap is found. Sometimes you need to work the stick in just a bit if the gap is small. The stick should be inserted from ½ to 1½ inches into the dog's mouth.
Turn the stick as if you're twisting the throttle of a motorcycle. This is the action that spreads the dog's jaws far enough apart so that you can now pull it back by the collar. If both dogs have a hold, you will then have to break the second dog from the first. Just remember... Straddle, Grab, Break!
2006-07-25 06:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by gravelgertiesgems 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Throw water on them.
2. Emergency only: if there is one dog you trust more NOT to bite you (possibly the lab?) put on some heavy gloves, and drag him away by the hind legs. Either smack the other on the nose, kick, or get a helper for him. This DOES work but is not the safest way for you unless you really know your dogs well. Your involvement should startle them out of it. Don't shout or scream anything beyond a firm "no" or "bad dog"
2006-07-25 06:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by Alex G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that you're not supposed to get between two fighting dogs but I have reached in and grabbed a collar and choked my dog back while pulling the dogs apart. I felt that I had no choice. If they're both your dogs you can try stepping before the fight starts - there's usually some posturing beforehand.
2006-07-25 06:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs always fight but have certain body language before they start, usually fight because of bone or something, but when they are about to start fighting (growling, fur raised) do not pull one away quickly or try to break them up (they will only lunge at each other), throw water on them or say something like "wanna go for a walk, or want a treat, or something they would usually get excited about or something that gets their attention.
2006-07-25 06:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Canton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly the same with my dogs. Are they the same gender? Usually dogs of the same gender fight to prove domesticness, try stepping away or distracting them with candy or a food they really like. Or try leaving the room when they think they might start a fight, they'll realize no one is there to watch and go seperate ways.
2006-07-25 06:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by tina18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having the same problem with 2 brothers who were separated for a little over 2 years. It has gotten so bad I thought he was going to kill his brother. We are at the point that we chain the more aggressive one. One thing i do not understand is there father is there to and the more aggressive one does nothing to him. Any ideas?????
2006-07-25 06:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by jodi_lynn_124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never get between two fighting dogs! Take water and throw or spray over them. That will get their attention and make them stop!
2006-07-25 06:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest distraction for instance tell them there is a kitty cat "over there" or look, look a squirrel or whatever you know your dogs love to see or chase. Its amazing how quickly they will give up the fight for a look or smell of something that interests them.
2006-07-25 06:26:59 · answer #8 · answered by Widget 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if possible a water hose & spray them in the face
otherwise you might try a long stick. Are they fixed? that could be the problem
2006-07-25 06:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by horses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my Pit and newfie do the same thing- Cold water works
2006-07-25 06:23:08 · answer #10 · answered by :) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋